re: MSB Season Long Hockey Thread

re: MSB Season Long Hockey Thread (Posted on 4/9/13 at 8:04 pm to LSUCanFAN)

quote:"The thing about the Leafs this year...they look like they belong...in the playoffs...in the top 10-12 teams..."

I'm praying to the hockey gods we get a Bruins-Leafs matchup in the first round. That could be epic in its intensity. Leafs are maybe the only team that would feel comfortable playing just as physical as the Bruins. This has to happen. Someone might die (I'm betting Marchand).

re: MSB Season Long Hockey Thread (Posted on 4/10/13 at 5:47 am to Baloo)

quote:I'm praying to the hockey gods we get a Bruins-Leafs matchup in the first round. That could be epic in its intensity. Leafs are maybe the only team that would feel comfortable playing just as physical as the Bruins. This has to happen. Someone might die (I'm betting Marchand).

of course the Leafs lead the league in hits RandyBoBandy loves it rough

re: MSB Season Long Hockey Thread (Posted on 4/10/13 at 8:27 am to UltimateHog)

Jordan's had a good year, he's just getting killed by terrible puck luck and some mediocre linemates. Eric's been terrific this year, but he gets to play with Semin. But here's the big difference between the Staals this year.

When Eric is on the ice, the Canes shoot 12.73% and the goalies have a save percentage of .904.

When Jordan is on the ice, the Canes shoot 6.32% and the goalies have a save percentage of .881.

Jordan's plus/minus is largely being driven by bad shooting, not bad play. He's been pretty good this year, but the Canes are in free fall right now and that defense still stinks. Especially with Ward out, and unable to paper over the holes.